Gemeindeordnung
Gemeindeordnung is a term used in German-speaking countries for the legal framework that governs the establishment, organization and operation of municipalities. It is typically enacted as state law and provides the basic rules for how local government is structured, how decisions are made, and how public administration is conducted. The exact title and scope can vary by state, with some states referring to it as Gemeindeordnung, Kommunalordnung or a similar regulation.
A Gemeindeordnung normally covers core elements of local government: the organizational forms (municipal council or city
Relation to other law: a Gemeindeordnung operates within the constitutional framework and state statutes. Municipal powers